Durwood B. Adams Jr.

A native of Montgomery, Ala., he had been a Peninsula resident since 1948.

He had retired, as a printer, from the Daily Press, after 25 years of service. He was a member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, former member of the Chapel Bible Class and member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a member of Kanawha Masonic Lodge #20 AF&AM, a member of Scottish Rite 32 degree Mason, and Beni Kedem Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., all of Charleston, W. Va. Mr. Adams was also a member of St. John's #57 Royal Arch Masons, Warwick Royal Arch Masons #80, Wilbur A. Spain #84 Royal Arch Chapter, Pen Shrine Club, Past Commander of Hampton Commandary #17 Knights Templar, and Past High Priest of all the above Royal Arch Chapters. He was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Emerald Isle Council #30 Knight Masons, Alex M. Conner Council #201 Allied Masonic Degrees, Hampton Roads York Rite College #91 of Virginia Beach, Warwick #43 Order of Eastern Star, Mildred Warner #129 Order of Eastern Star and Faith Court #12 Order of the Amaranth.

Survivors include his wife, Alma C. Adams; one daughter, Carlton Ann Adams, and one son, Durwood B. Adams III, both of Newport News; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

An Eastern Star service will be conducted 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 23 at Peninsula Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the service until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, by the Rev. J. Harold McKeithen, at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park, with full Masonic Rites by Warwick Masonic Lodge #336.